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Self-driving vehicles regulation

The Department for Transport and Ministry of Justice are developing a comprehensive regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles (self-driving cars) in the UK, including the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 and a permitting scheme for automated passenger services (APS). The framework addresses liability, safety standards, and operational approval for driverless vehicle deployment on public roads. Current status involves consultation on the APS permitting scheme and development of detailed regulatory guidance.

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Earlier instruments and documents in the same policy lineage — superseded by something on this thread, surfaced for context.

23 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999

These Regulations amend the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/2864). The effect of the amendment is to require that applications under regulation 31(1)(a) (applications for manoeuvres tests, large vehicle off road manoeuvres tests, practical tests, and unitary tests:applicants …

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26 May 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022

Why linked: AEVA 2018 (Commencement No.2) Regulations 2022 — predecessor regime commencement directly relevant to fiscal/operational baseline.

These Regulations bring into force, on 27th May 2022, section 11 of the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 (c. 18) (“the Act”). These are the second commencement regulations made under the Act. The first commencement regulations, the Automated and …

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25 Apr 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Automated Vehicles) Order 2022

Why linked: Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Automated Vehicles) Order 2022 — direct AV-specific SI bridging existing C&U law to AVs.

This Order provides that the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 (S.I. 1986/1078) have effect in relation to automated vehicles as if certain modifications were made to regulation 109(1) (television sets). The effect of these modifications is that regulation …

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